K&N’s Oversized Shop Calendar Adds Excitement to Any Area
K&N Engineering, Inc., releases a new 2014 K&N Shop Calendar. K&N’s Calendar is massive in size measuring 24″W x 18″H and will look great in any garage. This year’s calendar includes shots taken with vehicles from some of our top race teams along with some amazing cars and motorcycles using K&N products. DESCRIPTION: K&N SHOP
Fuel Feature: Eliminating Poor Throttle Response
Impact of Today’s Gasoline on Carbureted Engines The pump gasoline sold at gas stations around the country has changed quite a bit over the last several decades. The first major change was the removal of lead from the gasoline. The next major change was to reformulate the gasoline to reduce both the evaporative and exhaust
Toyota Oversize Valve Lifter Modification
A Video from John Edwards of Cost Mesa R&D Automotive Machine Shop, Costa Mesa, CA that shows How to Resize OHC Oversize Lifters According to Edwards, occasionally, you will need to buy lifters to make valve adjustments because the one piece tappet is of a specific height and must be changed. This is the case
Shop Solutions: October 2013 Issue
Balloons Belong at Birthday Parties Not in Transmissions I rebuilt a 454 GM engine that went into a motorhome application. It ran well, and no problems immediately appeared. But later on, it was towed in with a main bearing failure in the thrust area. I gave the customer another engine, and a month later it
The SKYs the Limit: Looking into Mazda’s SKYACTIV Engine Technology
Mazda’s ultra high-compression, direct injection gasoline engines are achieving fuel economy numbers that rival many hybrids. Mazda isn’t one of the high-volume automakers. With only 1.9% of the automotive market, they are smaller than Subaru, BMW and Mercedes-Benz (each of which has about a 2% market share). But lately, Mazda has been making big waves
Engine Longevity: Jaguar’s XK Inline Six-Cylinder
The Jaguar XK inline six-cylinder engine had one of the longest production runs of any engine. Years Produced: 1949-1992 Displacement: 2.5-4.2 Liters Visually, the most recognizable aspects of the XK engine are the dual cam covers atop the engine. The cylinder head’s design was dictated by the desire to make room for two generously sized
ATI Introduces Vasco Gear Sets
ATI has introduced 1.64 and 1.66 ratio, straight cut, Vasco gear sets for Powerglide Transmissions. These new gear sets accept OEM Powerglide 19-spline input shafts and have an OEM sized Powerglide output shaft. No case machining needed, accepts up to 5 OEM sized reverse clutches, and no other special parts needed for installation. A
Is Your Shop Ready to Handle More Diesels?
A new study of fuels and vehicles of the future predicts that diesel and gasoline will remain the predominant transportation fuels, and diesel cars could gain significant market share in the next 10 years. The growth of vehicles running on alternative fuels such as E85 and electricity will accelerate over the next decade, but diesel
SEMA Scholarship Committee Details 2013/2014 SEMA Engine Project
The SEMA Scholarship Committee has announced that its 2013/2014 SEMA Engine project will feature a 700+ horsepower package based on a Dart LS Next cast iron block. The engine will be offered on eBay beginning December 12, 2013 and the proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which aids young men and women seeking
Dodge and Mopar Join Forces with New Scat Package Performance Kits
Good things are coming in many packages for Dodge owners who love performance and delving into Dodge’s rich history. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the legendary “Scat Pack Club” that played a prominent role in Dodge heritage, Dodge and Mopar announced the introduction of new Scat Package performance stage kits for the 2014
Historical Vehicle Auction Held During Grand Prix Weekend
The Motostalgia Auction d’Elegance auction was held the weekend of the 2013 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, bringing 75 of the finest and most sought after vehicles from around the globe to the city. The Motostalgia live auction, “Auction d’Eelegance,” was held November 16 at the Austin Convention Center.
Join Speedville Pit Crew And Immediately Earn Rewards
New automotive enthusiast website to hold contest giveaway to the “Big Race” in Daytona. Launched on Nov. 1, Speedville.com, the Internet’s new address for performance, will give away a vacation package to Daytona as part of its “Big Race” contest. To enter, visit Speedville.com and become a “Pit Crew” member by clicking “Join the Pit
SEMA Recognizes Person of the Year and Other Honors
SEMA, the trade association representing the $31.32 billion specialty automotive industry, honored some of its most respected and influential people at a gala dinner during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 industry luminaries and business owners gathered at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)’s annual SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet for
Quick Fuel Technology Introduces New EFI System
Quick Fuel Technology, known for its innovative carburetors and fuel systems, is introducing QFI – a bolt-on throttle body electronic fuel injection system capable of supporting 500 horsepower. While the market is awash with bolt-on EFI systems, QFI is different: It combines the superior fuel atomization aspects of a carburetor with the precise fuel control
Family Affair: The Challenges Of ‘Family’ In A Family-Owned Business
The phrase “Family Owned and Operated” creates a warm flow of positive emotions when you talk about your company to your customers, especially your female customers. But having family as a part of your business creates a whole new dynamic of which most people are unaware. Navigating the family in a family-run business can
Impact of Today’s Fuels on Carbureted Engines
The pump gasoline sold at gas stations around the country has changed quite a bit over the last several decades. The first major change was the removal of lead from the gasoline. The next major change was to reformulate the gasoline to reduce both the evaporative and exhaust emissions from vehicles. Then, the federal government
Guide Discusses Securing Cylindrical Assemblies
20-Page Brochure Highlights Increase in Joint Strength and Reduction in Assembly Costs Henkel Corporation has created the Loctite® Retaining Compound Design Guide, a new 20-page brochure available in print and online that provides detailed information on anaerobic retaining adhesive technology and its engineering and cost benefits, real world applications and product and equipment options. Loctite
Book Report: Classic Japanese Performance Cars: The History & Legacy
One of the hottest new trends on the street is to own and drive a vintage Japanese performance car. Whether it’s a Datsun 510 or 240Z, an early ’70s Mazda RX2, or an early Toyota Celica, these cars are gaining attention from enthusiasts and collectors alike! Some of the first cars to be imported from
32 Senators Urge Administration to Support Biodiesel Growth
Bipartisan Lawmakers Sign Letter on Biodiesel Renewable Fuel Standard RFS Volume WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of 32 U.S. senators from across the country sent a letter in mid-November asking the Obama Administration to support reasonable growth in the biodiesel industry next year under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The senators, representing biodiesel production plants
Webasto Says Pre-heated Diesel Engines Reduce Emissions and Improve Performance of DPFs
Fenton, MI – An Independent Emissions Testing Lab recently tested the effects of a Webasto coolant heater on the emissions performance of a diesel engine. To simulate different temperature conditions during the seasonal changes and the effect caused by the Webasto heater, boundary conditions to the test engine were set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and
